On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Georgia removed attorney Bryan Matthew Pritchett from the practice of law following a disbarment decision. The ruling came after a review of a report by Special Master LaRae Dixon Moore, who found that Pritchett had engaged in significant misconduct, including the conversion of client funds.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Bryan Matthew Pritchett,” with case no. S26Y0106.
Pritchett has been under suspension and faced disciplinary proceedings due to serious violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The disciplinary action was initiated when the State Bar filed its first formal complaint against him on June 28, 2024, and a second complaint on July 25, 2024. These complaints were delivered to Pritchett through multiple methods, including email, first-class mail, and publication after he failed to respond.
Due to his lack of response, the court deemed Pritchett to have admitted to the allegations outlined in the complaints. The reported transgressions included forging client signatures to negotiate checks meant for clients, deposits of those checks into his own accounts, and failure to respond to inquiries from both clients and the Bar regarding the status of their cases.
Pritchett represented clients primarily in workers’ compensation matters and was found to have committed multiple violations of professional conduct rules. These included failing to provide competent representation, neglecting client interests, and lying to clients while withholding critical information about their cases. The report indicated that he engaged in deceitful practices that resulted in the wrongful appropriation of at least $159,615 from clients.
The Special Master highlighted multiple aggravating factors in Pritchett’s case, such as a dishonest motive, a pattern of misleading conduct, and the vulnerability of his clients. Pritchett’s actions were classified as criminal in nature, consisting of forgery and conversion, which severely undermined the trust inherent in the attorney-client relationship.
In considering the appropriate disciplinary action, the Special Master cited standards set forth by the American Bar Association, which dictate that disbarment is warranted in instances of pervasive misconduct involving client property. Given the serious nature of Pritchett’s violations and his egregious breach of ethical obligations, the recommendation favoring disbarment was firmly established.
Pritchett was notified that if he ever seeks reinstatement to the Bar, he would be required to make full restitution to affected clients, which totaled $159,615. This amount was broken down into three separate payments to different clients, reflecting the seriousness of his financial misconduct.
Ultimately, the Supreme Court of Georgia agreed with the findings of the Special Master and concluded that disbarment was appropriate. The court’s decision ensures that Pritchett is permanently barred from practicing law in Georgia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ethical standards within the legal profession.
The Disposition states:
“Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the name of Bryan Matthew Pritchett be removed from the rolls of persons authorized to practice law in the State of Georgia.”
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Pritchett was a workers’ compensation attorney in Chamblee, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia School of Law, graduating in 2000. He acquired his law license in Georgia in 2001.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
